With many consumer electronics products, attaining status as an “early adopter” is a badge of honor. Much like music fans who can attest to being fans of a band “before they were famous,” there is a sense of pride among those with the foresight to appreciate great new products or technology before the masses.

However, along with the potential reward of early adoption usually comes potential risk. New products often undergo multiple enhancements and iterations shortly after their initial debut. A shiny new gadget is often soon outdated by version 2.0.

With IQbudsTM, ongoing firmware updates have enabled a way to reduce early adopter risk almost entirely.

Firmware, which TechTarget explains as “the software that allows hardware to run,” is added at the time of manufacturing. Embedded firmware controls the functionality of various hardware devices and products such as IQbudsTM. Unlike app updates for IQbudsTM, which are typically run through iOS or Android automatically over WiFi, firmware updates require a USB connection between the charging case and a laptop or desktop computer.

If that sounds like it might be too much effort, consider what’s been added to IQbuds through firmware updates since their original release. If you don’t have the latest firmware on your IQbuds, have look at what you’re missing:

Connect the charging case to your PC or Mac computer using the USB cable supplied with your IQBuds at the time of purchase. *Many aftermarket cables will not work properly

Run the IQbuds application

Enjoy improved product performance!

IQbudsTM Timeline of Application Updates

As previously noted, Android and iOS devices will usually updated the IQbuds application automatically. Expand the section below to learn how to check your current application version and to confirm if you’re up-to-date with the latest features:

How to Check Your App Version

Open the main menu in the IQbuds app, then hit the “Info” button. The currently installed version of the application will be noted at the bottom of the page as highlighted in the screen grab below:

Re-vamped new user setup process to make the process easier, faster and improve the onboarding experience

Added ‘None’ as custom tap touch option, so tap sequences can be disabled.

2.0.0

Added IQbuds Boost and EarID

User interface refresh

Have questions? Take a look at the FAQs on our support page (for ease, use the search function at the top) or email care@nuheara.com and one of our customer care team members will get in touch with you shortly.

Is it possible for me to remove the latest firmware update? I usually only use the left side of my Iqbuds not both of them, before the update I was able to use the tap touch even when I’m only using one of the buds and I’m hoping to get that functionality again. Thank you!

Hi Kareen, somehow missed your question here back in September. Hopefully you got your answer. If not, please email care@nuheara.com and they can help. Please specify if you have IQbuds or IQbuds BOOST. Thanks!